Waterproof tearresistant topographic map guide national geographics map guide of the john muir trail is an indispensable tool for navigating one of the most famous trails in the united states. The jmt is named after naturalist john muir, founding member and original president of the sierra club. Much more detail than possible on any smart phone app. Our 23day backpack is a wilderness experience like none other, navigating the rugged spine of californias high sierra. I would not attempt this portion of the trail and it should probably be removed from the map. A number of online groups and forums exist, including the john muir trail yahoo group, the john muir trail facebook group, and the ladies of the jmt facebook group. John muir trail interactive map external linkflash required below is a link to a trail journal with lots of pictures and a good description of the trail. These forums host an active community of people who plan to hike, or have already hiked, the jmt, and they contain a wide range of resources, including web links, documents, and. Download pdf john muir trail topographic map guide book full free. The john muir trail is depicted in blue as it passes through the main section of paugnut state forest connecting burr pond state park with sunnybrook state park. John muir trail topographic map guide national geographic. The trail crosses illilouette fall after 2 miles 3. John muir trail topographic map guide available for download and read online in other formats.
Wildlife, hitchhiking, permits for the five trailheads, navigation with guidebooks and apps, water and. Join us as we climb 8 highmountain passes, traverse 3 national parks and attempt the summit of mt whitney 14,500, the highest point in. Its the longest trail in the country which isnt crossed by a single road. Postholer forum source for trail and site information or just talk about your favorite trail. Best section hikes on the john muir trail bearfoot theory. John littonfall branch john muir laurel fork creekwest entrance backcountry hiking route laurel fork creek trail john litton farm loop john muir trail angel falls overlook fall branch trail falls leatherwood ford park hq and tn ranger station laurel fork creek trail oscar blevins farm west entranc trail 1.
Map of john muir park ice age trail this booklet will guide you through the twomile segment of the ice age trail in john muir memorial county park. Waterproof and tearresistant, they include information on water sources, resupply options, camping, road crossings and more. Keven siegert hiked 111 miles on the jmt beginning in toulumne meadows and exiting at the bishop pass lateral trail. Starting in yosemite valley and ending on the summit of mt. The john muir trail passes through what many backpackers say is the finest mountain scenery in the united states. The trail is overgrown and no longer maintained by the park service. Overview map shows the entire john muir trail route from yosemite valley to mount whitney and important features of the surrounding area, including. We also examine the ways that thruhikers discuss management of the trail.
As part of the rei coop family, were dedicated to making websites and mobile apps that help outdoor enthusiasts connect, share information and get out into the places they love to play. One of the biggest advantages to section hikes on the john muir trail vs. Generally remaining at high elevations, the trail passes splendid peaks and a. Most hikers prefer to start in yosemite, allowing themselves to acclimate gradually to the increasing elevations as they move south toward 14,505foot mt. The conservancy has finished research of the john muir trails construction from 1915 to 1938 with stateoftheart digital technologies, and now has a more authentic map of the jmt. The john muir trail is a longdistance trail in the sierra nevada mountain range of california, passing through yosemite, kings canyon and sequoia national p. Click the image to view a full size jpg 85 kb or download the pdf 650 kb muir woods trail maps. Arguably one of the most scenic sections of trail in america, every summer it.
Whitney along the spine of californias sierra nevada mountains. Map of the john muir trail from yosemite national park to mt. Wall maps print out your favorite trail to 6 feet high. Click here for an excellent guide to planning the john muir trail. A complete guide to hiking the john muir trail cleverhiker. Jmt maps and books pacific crest trail association. Complete with an interactive map pdf download and a sectional breakdown length, elevation, highlights. The john muir trail is the premier hiking trail in the united states.
Tip look at our calendar pages in the john muir trail logo shop for an excellent photo of the switchbacks of forester pass. We helped her find herself on the map and told her about the river trail to agnew meadows. There are two separate connector trails, each about six miles long. Expertly researched and created in partnership with local land management agencies, this product provides detailed topographic maps, interesting history, a waypoint table, information about. The ice age trail is an extraordinary mile foot path that travels from the lake michigan shoreline at potawatomi state park to. Kettle moraine state forestsouthern unit john muir trails.
Hidden passage and john muir trail closed tennessee. This is the official muir woods map from the brochure, showing the trails from the visitor center to the cathedral grove and bohemian grove. Running from yosemite valley in yosemite national park to 14,495foot mount whitney in sequoia national park, the john muir trail is undoubtedly one of our most spectacular wilderness trails. An authentic jmt map the jmt wilderness conservancy. Alpine lakes, wide open vistas, and 14 passes, the jmt offers. Its waterproof, tearresistant and provides important information on mileage, water sources, resupply locations, campsites, and much more.
How to thruhike the john muir trail interactive map for. John muir trail california 2020 all you need to know. The 8step guide to planning a thruhike on the john muir trail. The john muir trail is also a land blessed with the mildest, sunniest climate of any major mountain range in the world. There is no longer a hidden passage john muir connection at 8 miles.
Passing through what may be the finest mountain scenery in the u. Pdf john muir trail topographic map guide download full. John muir trail topo map series with utm coordinates and grids i used the national geographic topo. John muir trail pocket atlas john muir trail maps john. National geographic john muir trail topographic map this 48page pamphletstyle map is an excellent ontrail resource. As its name implies, this trail offers some incredible panoramic views of yosemite valley. By the time we got to thousand island lake she was with her scout troop. The john muir trail is a hiking trail between yosemite and mt. John muir trail map this is an excellent wall map of the john.
The trail is primarily used for hiking, camping, and backpacking and is best used from may until october. Click the image to view a full size jpg 85 kb or download the pdf 650 kb. Also includes an elevation profile of the entire trail. The john muir trail is one of the most classic backpacking trails in the world. Together this system of interconnected trails meanders for 11.
A 30year old man died and another was trapped while hiking on the john muir trailpacific crest trail near center peak in kings canyon national park the. At the top of nevada fall, the trail joins the mist and john muir trails to happy isles. This is a land of,000foot and 14,000foot peaks, of lakes in the thousands, and of canyons and granite cliffs. How to thruhike the john muir trail interactive map for 2020. The conventional route is heading sobo from the northern terminus in yosemite, toward the southern terminus, summiting the 14,505foot mt. There was a thunderstorm that brought quite a bit of rain, but the day was still a glorious one. Whitney, the highest peak in the lower 48, the john muir trail offers everything you could ask for on a longdistance backpacking trip. John muir trail hiking bishop visitor information center. The john muir trail jmt is a longdistance trail in the sierra nevada mountain range of california, passing through yosemite, kings canyon and sequoia national parks. John muir trail guided backpacking trip yosemite to mt. The john muir trail is a longdistance hiking trail in the high sierra backcountry, named after famed naturalist, author and sierra club founder john muir. The john muir trail is 220 miles of epic wilderness through californias high sierras. Highs and lows on the john muir trail inga aksamit. Jmt thruhikers generally choose to carry one of the purpose built map sets below.
This training program as is should be sufficient for those looking to hike the john muir trail in 2 weeks, with days averaging 1520 miles. Begin at the bridalveil fall parking area a paved trail leads from the parking area to the base of the waterfall, which fows all year. High sierra backpacking on the jmt from yosemite to mt whitney. They all show the trail, water sources, and other helpful information. The john muir trail is also a land blessed with the mildest, sunniest. Hiking the john muir trail john muir trail tips and map. See below for a john muir trail map featuring some classic routes along the trail. Muir woods is a relatively small park, and if youre doing just a short hike around the redwoods, the free maps. John muir trail via yosemite valley closed california. Jan 08, 2018 the john muir trail is arguably the most beautiful and sought out trail of the lower 48. The john muir trail is an epic 211 mile trail in the sierra nevada mountains that extends from yosemite to mt. The alain and may white nature trails in sunny brook state park link to the john muir trail in paugnut state forest, and the walcott trail in burr pond state park.
The trails namesake, john muir, is wellrespected for founding the sierra club and for his involvement in shaping yosemite national park in the late 1800s. How to hike the 200 mile long john muir trail trail. Jan 6, 2016 john muir trail map this is an excellent wall map of the john muir trail to help you dream about all your backpacking and hiking adventures this year. These sets are focused on the jmt and are fairly zoomed in. Kettle moraine state forestsouthern unit john muir trails e trail features 0. We used it every single day and thought it was an incredible resource. Apr 27, 2017 on the first day of my john muir trail experience, i hiked from yosemite valley to tuolumne meadows. Share with friends highquality singletrack mountain bike trail system within an hour madison and milwaukee and two hours of chicago make these trails the most popular in the state. John muir trail planning, resupply, permit and map information. Wildlife, hitchhiking, permits for the five trailheads, navigation with guidebooks and apps, water and food supply, trail towns, elevation sickness, and more. John muir trail topo map series with utm coordinates and grids. These connector trails connect the john muir and emma carlin trail systems. Thruhiking the john muir trail as a modern pilgrimage taylor. Take a look at my 16 week training calendar below and download the pdf.
Here are list of the keywords youll find useful for training. Whitney the popular john muir trail extends 220 miles from yosemite valley to mt. A short side trail takes hikers to the summit of walnut mountain. Despite the authors success, wouldbe thruhikers would be wise to master the basics before tackling this 211miler. The john muir trail crosses many passes and has a whole lot of up and down. The john muir trail is arguably the most beautiful and sought out trail of the lower 48. A side trail of just less than a quarter mile leads to the top of the starks road. Weve put together a list of our favorite john muir trail section hikes to get you out the door and exploring. Highquality singletrack mountain bike trail system within an hour of madison and milwaukee and two hours of chicago make these trails the most popular in wisconsin. Creek trail john litton farm loop john muir trail angel falls overlook fall branch trail falls leatherwood ford park hq and tn ranger station laurel fork creek trail oscar blevins farm west entranc trail 1.
The map displayed here is an overview of the john muir trail from yosemite valley to mt. Jun 12, 2017 how to hike the john muir trail like a pro. From the northern terminus at happy isles in yosemite valley and the southern terminus located on the summit of mount whitney, the trail s length is 2. Alphabetical list of inyo national forest trails that connect to john muir trail jmt. Map of john muir park john muir park ice age trail guide. The biggest issue ive seen with people who want to do the entire trail is getting that permit.
National geographics map guide of the john muir trail is an indispensable tool for navigating one of the most famous trails in the united states. Ease in travel north to south, so you can acclimatize to the latter halfs higher elevations. From the northern terminus at happy isles in yosemite valley and the southern terminus located on the summit of mount whitney, the trails length is 2. This product provides detailed topographic maps, interesting history, a waypoint table, information about wilderness safety, and key points of interest you will encounter along the trail. To view section maps showing greater detail, click on any of 9 rectangles on the overview map. Whitney, the tallest mountain in the 48 contiguous us states. Or to view the 9 maps sequentially, click on the map 1 arrow at the top of the page. The trail follows along the pacific crest trail pct for 160 miles, connecting its northernmost point at the happy isles trailhead in yosemite valley to the highest peak in the. But whatever your experience, use these tips to make your journey a good one.
Starting from yosemite valley and ending on mt whitney, this classic sierra backpacking trip takes you through the most amazing parts of the high sierra as you travel with your guide. John muir trail on the right side of photo, heading up towards lyell glacier. John muir trail topographic map guide national geographic topographic map guide national geographic topographic map guide 1001 national geographic maps trails illustrated on. Overview the john muir trail jmt is a trail that winds it way through some of the most scenic sections of the sierra nevadas, it is 211 miles from the northern end in yosemite valley to the southern end on the summit of mount whitney you still have to get down from whitney so add another unofficial 11 miles for a total of 222 miles.
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